I tried Google's suggested uses of Gemini Live - and one immediately stood out

A human-like voice assistant that speaks to you sounds like something from a sci-fi movie. However, the technology is already here, with AI-powered voice assistants like Gemini Live easily accessible from your phone. So, how can these assistants help with your everyday life?

Although talking to someone is a cathartic experience, chatting with AI doesn't exactly accomplish the same goal, as you know you are talking with a robot. As a result, despite being fascinated at how good Gemini Live is at understanding what I say, I often wondered about its helpfulness. 

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To help, Google has released a list of five ways Gemini Live can make users' lives easier, and I tested each one. Below, you can find their list, ranked by the ones I found the most to least helpful, as well ...